CONSTANTINE – A1094252

Manhattan Center

My name is CONSTANTINE. My Animal ID # is A1094252.
I am a female white and black border collie mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/21/2016 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/22/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 29.6 LBS.

Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very Tense and nervous, trying to bite Female, unable to check spay scar due to behavior Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf

10/22/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/22/16 08:13 Basic Information: Constantine was found as a stray on 10/22/16. She was tied to a pole in a park. Her finder stated when he approached he was fearful and tried to hide. Once he got closer and untied her she allowed him to pet her and walked on the leash without pulling. Behavior during intake: Constantine allowed me to pet her, collar her and take pictures. She took treats gently. He tail was low and when she heard a door close or something drop she would flinch or try to hide. she showed no signs of aggression.

10/23/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Constantine lays very quietly and immobile in her kennel. She hopes not to be noticed and to be left alone…She is hard to pass over though, as she is so lovely.. Constantine is leashed easily. She is quite compliant although clearly would prefer not to deal with this new strange world…She walks pretty well, tail very close to her body. She most often tries to avoid my eyes but my voice catches at time her attention and our gazes meet. Free in a pen, she paces and paces, eliminates and paces more. She does not take commands but accepts my caresses as I have her leashed by my side. She nears other dogs fine in the street but a face to face generates a faint rumble in her throat. Constantine is for now a lost soul, wondering what on earth just happened to her and at the age of 7. She is very pretty, owns a perfect coat and looks pretty healthy. A stop at the groomer would make her look like a star. Constantine needs a home and a master to love. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

10/24/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/23/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog is crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Constantine was very fearful throughout her assessment; she displayed no social behavior. PLAYGROUP: 10/22: When off leash with a neutered male Constantine is uncomfortable. She bares teeth when her face is approached but allows a brief greeting from behind. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/22/16 During her initial medical exam Constantine appeared tense, allowing minimal handling, she attempted to snap at her handlers. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Constantine has been observed to display fearful behavior during her stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Constantine easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of this environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

10/22/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
10/22: when off leash with a neutered male Constantine is uncomfortable. She bares teeth when her face is approached but allows a brief greeting from behind.

10/22/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very Tense and nervous, trying to bite Female, unable to check spay scar due to behavior Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found

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